New Releases by Sharon Sala

When Dallas Phillips turns to police chief Trey Jakes for help in proving that her father was murdered, their search for the truth brings them up against a killer who is willing to do anything to keep old secrets buried.

A woman confronts her past with the help of the man she loves in this emotional mystery from the New York Times–bestselling author . Abandoned as a little girl and bounced from foster home to foster home, photojournalist Tory Lancaster has finally found someone to love in Brett Hooker, an investigator for the Oklahoma County District Attorney''s Office. Then Tory takes a photo that triggers memories she didn''t know she had. The old man she spots standing in the crowd, with his distinctive tattoo, sets off nightmares and glimpses of a past she refused to remember. When her dark thoughts start taking over, Brett is her lifeline to sanity. With his help she might be able to face her past, but her journey to remembering might just tear them apart . . . A gripping exploration of the way the past shapes the future, Sweet Baby is "an amazing journey into the psyche of a scarred woman" and "[Sala] delivers a hero any woman would want standing by her through thick and thin" ( RT Book Reviews).

A woman''s traumatic past haunts her search for the truth in this compelling romantic thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author. Olivia Sealy was only two years old when her parents were murdered and she was kidnapped for ransom. While Olivia was ultimately returned to surviving family members, the police never caught those responsible. Decades later, Olivia''s ordeal resurfaces when a child''s skeleton is discovered in a hidden wall—a child with whom Olivia shares a unique family trait. With the help of Det. Trey Bonney, her childhood sweetheart, Olivia is pulled deeper into the mystery. As she tries to connect the events of her past and present, Olivia can''t help wanting to get closer to Trey. But neither counts on a madman who may hold the answer to the twenty-five-year-old mystery—a secret someone hoped was buried for good.

A beautiful artist is on the run from a cult in this "moving romantic suspense novel" by the New York Times–bestselling author of Snowfall ( Publishers Weekly). When she was a child, Jade''s mother took her away from her father and into the cultish world of the People of Joy. Then her mother died, and Jade was subjected to years of horrific abuse by cult members before she finally escaped. Now Jade is on the run—because the People of Joy will stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe. Living on the streets and always on the move, Jade turns to art for salvation and survival. When Sam Cochrane spots a painting of his vanished wife, he knows the artist can lead him to the girl he''s never stopped searching for—his long-lost daughter, Jade. He hires friend and ex-cop Luke Kelly to help find her. Soon Jade and her father are reunited, but as Luke and Jade grow closer, the news of her miraculous return puts them in grave danger . . .

A woman''s second sight leads her to a missing girl, and the mystery man of her dreams in this romantic thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author. Like her mother and grandmother, Laurel Scanlon has the gift of second sight. Though by day she is unfulfilled in life and romance, she welcomes the nightly dreams that show her the image of her true love . . . When her grandmother dies, Laurel is drawn back to Mimosa Grove—her ancestral home in the heart of Louisiana bayou country. When the community asks Laurel to help in the search for a missing girl, she gets the shock of her life: the child''s uncle, Justin Bouvier, is the man from her dreams. As Laurel discovers that Justin has been dreaming of her too, she wonders if their twilight connection could become something real. But before they can give in to their hearts, they''ll need to draw on their inexplicable link to face threats both seen and unseen in this "intricate tale of treachery and terror" ( RT Book Reviews).

A woman in the wrong place at the wrong time must rely on a tough-as-nails cop in this romantic thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author. Pregnant and homeless, China Brown isn''t a threat to anyone. But when she accidentally witnesses a murder, the killer attempts to silence her too. Although China survives, she loses the baby who meant more to her than her own life. Distraught and alone, she finds herself turning to an unlikely source of comfort. Hard-bitten Det. Ben English is on the case, and he thinks the victim—a celebrity photographer—was killed for the scandals his camera could expose. But there''s something even more intriguing to Ben than the secrets at the heart of the crime: the star witness. Undeniably drawn to China, Ben vows to keep her safe. But as they grow closer to each other, they also grow closer to the killer. \"In a truly riveting story, Ms. Sala draws you in from the very beginning. She delivers main characters who will touch your hearts and quirky secondary characters who will intrigue you as you try to figure out whodunit.\" — RT Book Reviews

As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. Jessica Hanson is plunged into darkness when the power goes out at her office the night of the storm. Stumbling in the dark, she hits her head and awakens to a sinister vision of the mayor''s murder. Was it just her imagination, or was it real? To learn the truth she''ll have to go to the one man she wanted to forget when their affair ended—Detective Stone Richardson. Stone Richardson deals in facts. And the facts he uncovers point to Jessica being a witness to murder. That means a killer is on the loose, and Jessica is in danger. But now she''s had a vision of another death—his. Book 4 of the 36 Hours series. Don''t miss Book 5: During the blackout, a dance with a mysterious stranger leads to romance and a fake engagement in Cinderella Story by Elizabeth August.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. For Her Eyes Only Part 3 Jessica''s visions have continued unbidden since she blacked out at the lodge the night of the storm. She doesn''t know if the vision of Stone Richardson dead is real or fantasy. For a cop like Stone, being in the line of fire is part of the job. That doesn''t stop just because the woman he loves has a vision. He needs to keep investigating the mayor''s murder, whatever the risk. So much is at stake now that they''ve found each other again. And neither can see the future with certainty, or predict when danger will strike. Don''t miss the continuing drama in Grand Springs with Cinderella Story by Elizabeth August.

36 Hours Serial As a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever…. For Her Eyes Only Part 1 Jessica Hanson is plunged into darkness when the power goes out at Squaw Creek Lodge. Stumbling in the dark, she hits her head and awakens to a vision of the mayor''s murder. Was it just her imagination, or was it real? To learn the truth she''ll have to go to the one man who can help her. The one man she wanted to forget when their affair ended—detective Stone Richardson. Stone Richardson deals in facts. He''s worried about Jessica. If she''s seeing things, she needs a doctor, not a detective. Either that or he has more to investigate with Mayor Olivia Stuart''s death than he thought…. The story continues in For Her Eyes Only Parts 2 and 3.

A son confronts the sins of his father in this electrifying page-turner from the New York Times–bestselling author of Whippoorwill. The product and heir of old money, Anson Poe hides behind a handsome face as he wreaks havoc upon those around him—his only goal is to satisfy his own devious desires. Nothing touches his heart but power and greed; not the woman he married or the four children they share. Brendan Poe shares his father''s stunning looks, but not his manner. He can only try to live down the shame, doing his best to stay out of Anson''s world of crime . . . until one hot Louisiana summer he can no longer look away. When the women who matter most in Brendan''s world become pawns in Anson''s need for revenge, Brendan strikes back with a blinding rage, leaving his father with two options: fight or flight. A powerful story about what we''ll do to protect those we love, A Thousand Lies will keep you up long after you finish the last page.

An odd couple are on a trail to redemption in this delightful western romance—the second in a bestselling trilogy \"full of adventure, laughter and fun\" (Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). After one of her clients dies under embarrassing circumstances, frontier saloon girl Leticia Murphy fled the town of Lizard Flats with handyman and erstwhile drunk Eulis Potter in tow. Eager to forget her colorful past, Letty is determined to turn over a new leaf, and Eulis is happy to follow her. Impersonating a preacher and his wife, the pair travel from the Kansas territories to Colorado—marrying couples, baptizing babies, and performing burials along the way. Letty and Eulis manage to fool most people into seeing them as upstanding citizens, but that doesn''t stop them from getting into trouble . . . or falling in love. \"Once you start reading you won''t want to stop!\" —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author \"The delightful Sharon Sala brings back her most memorable characters, Letty and Eulis, in a rousing adventure that is by turns dramatic, funny, touching and ultimately uplifting.\" —Susan Wiggs, New York Times–bestselling author \"Filled with characters that grab you by the funny bone and shake you till you laugh! No one does love and laughter in Sharon Sala''s style.\" — Joan Johnston, New York Times–bestselling author

When he returns home to clear his name nearly twenty years after being wrongly convicted of killing his father, Lincoln Fox finds an ally in his high-school sweetheart, Meg Walker, until the real killer kidnaps her.

He killed her once... Throat slashed and left for dead next to her murdered father, a thirteen-year-old girl vows to hunt down the man who did this to them--Solomon Tutuola. Now grown, bounty hunter Cat Dupree lets nothing--or no one--stand in the way of that deadly promise. Not even her lover, Wilson McKay. Their sexually charged encounters leave McKay wanting more, but Cat is determined to keep her distance. She doesn''t need a man making emotional demands, not now, when revenge is near. Suspecting that Tutuola is still alive, despite witnessing the horrific explosion that should have killed him, Cat follows a dangerous money trail to Mexico, swearing not to return until she''s certain Tutuola is dead--even if it means destroying her very soul...

Writer Cari North thought she knew all about plot twists--until she stumbled across her ex-fiancé, Lance Morgan, digging a grave in the Louisiana woods. After a horrifying moment of shared recognition, Cari knew her life hinged upon whether she could outrun Lance and the tornado barreling down on them. Just when she thinks she''s lost Lance and heads home, the storm throws in another twist that will change her fate--forever. Cari''s house, her family--her entire life--have been wiped out. Badly injured and knowing Lance will come after her, she trades clothing and ID with the near-identical cousin who''d been visiting and flees to Baton Rouge. While the world mourns Cari North, she begins an agonizing recovery as Susan--until Susan''s boss calls her bluff and finds himself drawn into her incredible tale. Hunted by a man she once loved, sheltered by a man she hardly knows, Cari chooses to become the bait...and plots the twist of a lifetime to catch a killer.

The twister that touches down in Bordelaise, Louisiana, not only destroys the calm of a summer Sunday, it pierces the soul of Katie Earle, whose young son Bobby goes missing...and it wasn''t the storm that took him. Katie''s first thought is that her estranged husband, J.R., saw his chance and grabbed Bobby to spite her. But the reality goes beyond that to truly horrifying, and now her nightmare is only just beginning. The real terror will begin when the tornado''s wreckage is cleared away and the kidnapper can escape with his prize. The agony of uncertainty grows with every passing hour as Katie and J.R. reunite with a single, desperate purpose: to find their son before he slips from their grasp...forever.

Bounty hunter Cat Dupree first cheated death when she was thirteen. The second time left her orphaned and scarred. And the only thing that will diminish her lust for revenge is finding the man who left her for dead as she watched him murder her father. Every job she takes is an opportunity to invade the criminal world that hides the tattooed man who ruined her life. And she hopes to hunt him down on her current mission into the rugged deserts of Mexico, where there is no law to watch her back. Without her knowledge, bondsman Wilson McKay is on the same job, and trailing Cat is the fastest way to find his man. He''s willing to share resources—and the reward—especially if that means getting to know the lonely woman beneath Cat''s tough, take-no-prisoners exterior. Life''s taught Cat that the surest way to land on her feet is to work alone, but Wilson might be the man to change her mind—when they''re not competing for jobs or ready to kill each other.

Somewhere, at this very moment, a woman’s caring and commitment is changing a life in her community…and changing the world. Three of these exceptional women have been selected as recipients of Harlequin’s More Than Words award. And three bestselling authors have kindly offered their creativity to write original short stories inspired by these real-life heroines. We hope these stories of courage will touch your heart and inspire the heroine living inside you.

Ellie Wayne doesn''t just live. She survives. New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala brings emotional intensity to an unforgettable story of survival, empowerment and raw courage. Ellie Wayne has grown up in frightening circumstances, damaged by a sexually abusive father and mentally fragile mother. Scarred and still threatened by a father she hates and fears, Ellie believes her future holds nothing more than danger, shame and secrets . . . until the unspeakable happens, and Ellie is forced to choose. She can claim her life or continue to hide in the shadows. One amazing man might be the miracle worker who can help Ellie see that she has the power to move on with her life, to hope for something more. If she can trust him. Readers will cheer for this amazing woman as she struggles to leave victimhood behind. Sharon Sala is a long time member of Romance Writers of America writing as Sharon Sala and Dinah McCall. She writes romantic suspense, Young Adult, and Women''s Fiction. First published in 1991, she''s a seven-time RITA finalist, winner of the Janet Dailey Award, four-time winner of the Career Achievement award from RT Magazine, five time winner of the National Reader''s Choice Award and five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence as well as the Bookseller Best Award. Her books are New York Times, USA Today, Publisher''s Weekly mass market best-sellers. Writing changed her life, her world, and her fate. This summer look for the third book in her Young Adult paranormal mysteries, the Lunatic Ghosts series (My Lunatic Life, The Lunatic Detective,) from Bell Bridge Books. Visit Sharon at www.sharonsalabooks.com.

After discovering that she has the blood of a killer running through her veins Holly goes in search of her real father who she believes is The Hunter.

The lady loves the outlaw—forever A LOVE THAT WOULDN''T DIE Night after night, the visions kept Rachel Brant from sleep—a hard-eyed outlaw straight out of the old West, claiming her as his woman, taking her passion as his due. And though she knew it was madness, still she longed, body and soul, for that fevered dream to become reality…. Then, in one stunning moment, it was made real—by a flesh-and-blood man who stirred her soul just the way her dream lover had. And she had to accept the shattering truth, that she and the mysterious Boone MacDonald were the reincarnation of two long-ago lovers whose story had never been ended—not even by death itself….

The truth will set you free—if it doesn''t get you killed Savannah Slade is not the person she thought she was. The reading of her \"father''s\" will has led her to a world-shattering revelation: her sisters are not her blood kin—and she may be the heiress to a massive fortune. Her not-quite-fiancé Judd doesn''t care where she came from—he only wants her by his side. But the primal need to uncover her past wins out, and Savannah trades the Montana ranges for Miami''s moneyed oceanside enclaves. The wealthy and powerful Stoss family is less than overjoyed to find that Gerald Stoss''s daughter has emerged from the past. But theirs is a clan seldom troubled by…inconveniences. They''ve always had the means to eradicate any blemish on their perfect lives. One more won''t make a difference.

THE AGENT: SPEAR''s top gun, a man deeply shrouded in mystery... THE MISSION: To find his heart again-before he fights his last battle... THE SOUL-WRENCHING REUNION:Once he holds Cara Justice in his arms, will he ever let her go? He was the only man she had ever loved. The father of her child. The soldier Cara Justice believed dead. Now he was back, older, yet just as ruggedly handsome as he''d been years ago, when they''d said goodbye. Passion drove them together again, though duty tore them apart. For he had one final battle, and he would either fight to the death-or return home a hero, ready to claim his woman once and for all....

At the reading of her father''s will, Maria Slade receives shocking news—as a four-year-old, she''d witnessed her prostitute mother''s murder and been taken into hiding by the well-meaning preacher who''d raised her as his own. Maria remembers none of that. But now she''s determined to flush her mother''s killer out of hiding and discover the identity of her birth father. She heads to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she meets Detective Bodie Scott. Empathizing with this beautiful woman looking to find out who she really is, he opens the decades-old case file. Their investigation leads them down a dangerous path, where no one is what they seem. Where a father does not want to be found. And a murderer has "like mother, like daughter" in mind for Maria.

A chance encounter reunites a woman with the cowboy who stole her heart in the USA Today–bestselling author''s tender contemporary Western romance. It was the kind of encounter Billie had seen only in the movies, and never dreamed could happen to her. A rugged, sexy cowboy appeared from out of nowhere to stir her passions—and then, just as quickly, he was gone. For one brief moment in time the walls Billie had built around her heart tumbled. When it was over, she was sure their fiery passion would live on only as a bittersweet memory. Then fate leads Billie to a sprawling Texas ranch, and there he is again—Matt, her handsome, mysterious stranger, the best thing that had ever happened to her. Knowing that the pain of losing him a second time would be too much, her instinct is to run fast and far away. But Matt let Billie go once and he''s not going to make the same mistake again—because nothing on Earth will stop him from grabbing a second chance at love.

A smalltown Southern girl heads for the City of Sin to try her luck in love in the final novel of the New York Times–bestselling author''s romance trilogy. The one thing Lucky Houston knows is dealing cards. So when she and her two sisters split up, the gambler''s youngest daughter heads for Las Vegas. She is determined to make it alone in that legendary city of tawdry glitter—until she meets a man who turns her world upside down. Nick Chenault has a lot on his plate: an ailing father, a family business to run . . . and a mysterious stalker threatening to kill him. The last thing he needs is to be distracted by a woman. But Lucky is no ordinary woman. Beautiful, feisty, and quicker than any cardsharp, she just might turn Nick''s luck around for good.

Five of our most popular authors have contributed to this second annual short-story collection inspired by the lives and efforts of this year''s More Than Words Award recipients.

Remember Me by Sharon Sala released on Oct 25, 1999 is available now for purchase.

Roman''s Heart by Sharon Sala released on Apr 24, 1998 is available now for purchase.